ASR emitter User Manual

ASR Audiosystems Friedrich Schaefer, D-35727 Herborn, Germany
High End Integrated Amplifier ASR Emitter Page 1
0.0 Table of Contents of this manual Page 01
1.0 Receiving the ASR Emitter – First moves
1.1 Unpacking Page 02
1.2 Setting up the ASR Emitter
1.3 Important safety precautions Page 03
1.4 The ground lift switch Page 03
2.0 Connecting the ASR Emitter to your system Page 04
2.1 Standard connections Page 05
2.1.1 Connecting high-level source
components to the ASR Emitter
2.1.2 Connecting a high-level source component
to the direct input of the ASR Emitter
2.1.3 Connecting a tape deck to the ASR Emitter Page 06
2.1.4 Connecting an auxiliary source
component to the ASR Emitter
2.1.5 Connecting a pair of speakers to the ASR Emitter
2.1.6 Connecting the external power supply/supplies Page 07
2.2 Additional connections (on special order) Page 08
2.2.1 Connecting a high-levelsource component to
the balanced inputs of the ASR Emitter
2.2.2 Connecting a turntable to the ASR Emitter
2.2.2.1 Adjusting the ASR Plug-in phonoboard Page 09
2.2.3 Connecting a headset to the ASR Emitter Page 10
2.2.4 Connecting a second pair of speakers to the ASR Emitter
2.2.5 Connecting the ASR Battery Power Supply
(available only for the ASR Emitter Exclusive-versions!)
3.0 Operating the ASR Emitter Page 11
3.1 General operation of the ASR Emitter
3.2 Front panel control knobs of the ASR Emitter Page 12
3.3 Operating the ASR Emitter via remote control Page 13
3.4 Adjustments of the ASR Emitter Page 14
4.0 Protection circuits of the ASR Emitter Page 16
4.1 Impedance-check before the ASR Emitter is switched on
4.2 Distortion- and overload-protection circuit
4.3 Over-temperature protection circuit Page 16
5.0 Maintenance of the ASR Emitter
5.1 Cleaning the ASR Emitter
5.2 Touble-shooting Page 17
6.0 Facts about the ASR Emitter Page 19
6.1 How the separate battery power supply works
6.2 How the ASR Emitter works
6.3 Technical data Page 20

ASR emitter Specifications

General

Brand	ASR
Model	emitter
Category	Amplifier
Language	English

Summary

Receiving the ASR Emitter – First moves

Setting up the ASR Emitter

Instructions on verifying AC line voltage compatibility before operation.

Important safety precautions

Essential safety instructions for operating the ASR Emitter and power supply units.

Connecting the ASR Emitter to your system

Standard connections

Connecting a pair of speakers to the ASR Emitter

Connecting the separate power supply/supplies to the ASR Emitter

Step-by-step instructions for connecting external power supplies.

Adjusting the ASR plug-in phonoboard

Operating the ASR Emitter

General operation of the ASR Emitter

Front panel control knobs of the ASR Emitter

Operating the ASR Emitter via remote control

Adjustments of the ASR Emitter

Protection circuits of the ASR Emitter

Impedance-check before the ASR Emitter is switched on

How the unit checks speaker impedance to prevent damage.

Distortion- and Overload-protection circuit

Explanation of circuits that protect against overload and distortion.

Over-temperature protection circuit

Details on the thermal protection circuit that shuts down the unit.

Maintenance of the ASR Emitter

Trouble-shooting

Steps to resolve common malfunctions and issues during operation.

No LED lights when the unit is turned on

Diagnostic steps if no LEDs illuminate upon power-up.

External battery power supply: no LED lits when the unit is switched on

The ASR Emitter is not reacting on signals from the remote control

Steps to resolve issues with the remote control not functioning.